Weight gain pre-op

[JazmaniaRNY 80]

Oh my just weighed myself today. I have gained 4 pounds can’t seem to get them off I do not know what to do. I am exercising and eating right. My surgery is February 7th. I am so worried that if I don’t lose the weight they will cancel my surgery. Any one ever had surgery cancelled? I am to start my period (sorry TMI) soon and I think that is why I am bloated, but will they understand that? Any advice?

[Creekimp13 5,838]

Only way to know for sure is to call the office, but I would expect if you have a good history of compliance they'll be willing to work with you.

Do you have any presurgical liquid diet? liquid diets will reduce you in a hurry most of the time.

[Jelly Belly 10]

1 hour ago, JazmaniaRNY said:

Oh my just weighed myself today. I have gained 4 pounds can’t seem to get them off I do not know what to do. I am exercising and eating right. My surgery is February 7th. I am so worried that if I don’t lose the weight they will cancel my surgery. Any one ever had surgery cancelled? I am to start my period (sorry TMI) soon and I think that is why I am bloated, but will they understand that? Any advice?

First, if you started your period, it could be Water weight. Have you been having more salt than usual? Did you gain those 4 lbs in a week prior to your period? Great job on exercising and eating right! Sending lots of love to you!

Edited January 30, 2018 by Jelly Belly

[Elise13 4]

1 hour ago, JazmaniaRNY said:

Oh my just weighed myself today. I have gained 4 pounds can’t seem to get them off I do not know what to do. I am exercising and eating right. My surgery is February 7th. I am so worried that if I don’t lose the weight they will cancel my surgery. Any one ever had surgery cancelled? I am to start my period (sorry TMI) soon and I think that is why I am bloated, but will they understand that? Any advice?

Are you on a liquid diet? Did your doctor give you a pre surgery goal weight? My surgery wasn't approved unless I met the goal weight. My period started about two days before my surgery and I gained a little, (They still did a pregnancy test the morning of...) but I was still under my goal weight. They didn't weigh me the morning before the surgery. I had a pre surgical visit the week before where I was weighed and I believe I had gained 3 lbs. There is generally always a difference between the scales and time of day.

It's a odd/stressful time before the surgery. There were so many times where I would imagine a reason why they might cancel the surgery, and it was all in my head. Try to relax-- breathing exercises, find positive mantras, remind yourself why you're doing this... :-)

[JazmaniaRNY 80]

Only way to know for sure is to call the office, but I would expect if you have a good history of compliance they'll be willing to work with you.
Do you have any presurgical liquid diet? Liquid diets will reduce you in a hurry most of the time.

Yes I am not suppose to start it but 48 hours prior. However, I’m considering starting sooner rather than later in hopes of getting down the weight.

[kakatlady612 1,053]

And it might make your g.I. system all squeaky clean and tidy too.

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[JazmaniaRNY 80]

Are you on a liquid diet? Did your doctor give you a pre surgery goal weight? My surgery wasn't approved unless I met the goal weight. My period started about two days before my surgery and I gained a little, (They still did a pregnancy test the morning of...) but I was still under my goal weight. They didn't weigh me the morning before the surgery. I had a pre surgical visit the week before where I was weighed and I believe I had gained 3 lbs. There is generally always a difference between the scales and time of day.
It's a odd/stressful time before the surgery. There were so many times where I would imagine a reason why they might cancel the surgery, and it was all in my head. Try to relax-- breathing exercises, find positive mantras, remind yourself why you're doing this... :-)

Thank you. I am just going to continue what I am doing and hope for the best.

[JazmaniaRNY 80]

First, if you started your period, it could be Water weight. Have you been having more salt than usual? Did you gain those 4 lbs in a week prior to your period? Great job on exercising and eating right! Sending lots of love to you!

I typically always gain before my period and yes it comes about 3-4 days before it happens. No I have not had anymore salt than usual. If at all decreased salt intake this week. Thank you, it is a change that my family made with me so I am thankful for them because it would have been impossible to do with our prior eating habits. My kiddo is still adjusting to not being able to snack on everything and drinking lots of water.